For a second consecutive time, the Thunder enjoyed a lopsided win over the Timberwolves. A strong third quarter pushed them to a 118-103 Game 2 win. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander rode the high emotions of his MVP trophy presentation to an efficient 38 points.

These two young stars have been showing out in these playoffs and both guys look ready for this critical Game 3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 34.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 8.5 assists and 3.0 steals in this series. Anthony Edwards is averaging 26.3 points, 8.2 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 1.3 steals in 12 postseason games.

League MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander matched his playoff career-high with 38 points, adding three rebounds, eight assists and three steals in Game 2 on Thursday. He has scored at least 30 points in five straight games.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named the 2025 NBA MVP. Here are the financial implications for his next contract.

One possibility is Washington State's Cedric Coward. He reportedly met with the Thunder in a predraft one-on-zero workout, per ESPN's Jonathan Givony. He suffered a season-ending shoulder injury early in the season last year.

Through two games of the Western Conference finals, the toxicity of the Thunder’s all-time defense has bubbled for the Timberwolves.

This is why the Thunder craved Caruso — for his championship experience and obviously for his dogged defensive mentality. He’s now the first guard off the bench in most situations, and his value soared in the semifinals when he was asked to help check Nikola Jokić, of all people.